Jul
31
Be Opened
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
“He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, ‘Ephphatha’ (which means, ‘Be opened!’). At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly.”Mark 7:34-35
This man had been brought by his friends to Jesus. We do not know if the man had in some way asked his friends or if they took it upon themselves to seek out the Healer. Not that it mattters. Jesus saw the faith and healed.
Jul
31
A More Palatable Sermon?
By Jan Ross | 1 Comment
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
We are living in a day and time where we see the meaning of these verses more clearly than ever before. Mankind is searching for answers—spiritual answers. But many are eager for the blessings that come with a life dedicated to the Lord but not the self-discipline, not the self-denial, not the self-abasement, not the humility, not the holy or righteous lifestyle. Many want all the benefits without a life submitted to the Benefit Giver.
Jul
30
The Confidence of Youth
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
“For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you.” Psalm 71:5-6
That is the funny thing about pre-teens and teens. They seem so confident and cocky. They act as if they are invincable, and yet they are so vulnerable to peer presuures. Truly a age of dichotomy.
Jul
30
Expressions of Love
By Jan Ross | Comments Off
“And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the ground.” (Nehemiah 8:6)
Surrender. Reverence. Humility. Worship.
Worship is a spontaneous response from a heart overflowing with love and emotion. The response can come in many ways such as raising hands, bowing the head, lifting up the head, tears, loud praise, silent praise, and so on.
Jul
29
Shower Power
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
“He will be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth.” Pslam 72:6
What a beautiful image the Pslamist give us! If you have ever lived through a parched, dry spell, you understand how wonderful it is to finally smell rain in the air. The first few drops ont he freshly mown grass always smell the sweetest. It is as if the earth is being cleansed. No wonder it is called a shower.
Jul
29
Beauty Bowed Low
By Jan Ross | Comments Off
“Moreover the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Take thou also unto thee principal spices . . . of cassia five hundred shekels . . . and thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil.” (Exodus 30:22-25)
Jul
28
Son-blocked
By Julie B Cosgrove | Comments Off
“When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to do so.” Acts 16:7
This passage in Acts tells of Paul , Silas, Luke and their other companion’s journeys to spread the Gospel to the Gentiles. God blocked them from going into Asia, where Paul wanted to go. So instead they turn. In a series of steps, they are either blocked or told in a vision where to preach next. Low and behold, they end up in Philippi. This is where they meet one of the most gung-ho women of Paul’s ministry, Lydia. She not only takes them in and cares for them, she is instrumental in financially supporting the disciples and leading many in the region to Christ. Paul loved the Philippians. His letter to them is all about praise. Some of the best known passages are in this letter. It is wonderful and uplifting to read.
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